EC2 and BS8110 compared
1. This paper compares the forthcoming Eurocode for concrete design (EC2) to the existing British code (BS8110). EC2 will eventually replace BS8110.
2. EC2 allows for higher strength concretes than BS8110. It also takes a different approach to durability design and tolerances on concrete cover.
3. Preliminary studies showed the overall impact of switching from BS8110 to EC2 for a typical building was minimal.
EC2 and BS8110 compared
1. This paper compares the forthcoming Eurocode for concrete design (EC2) to the existing British code (BS8110). EC2 will eventually replace BS8110.
2. EC2 allows …